What relief will the injunction provide?
If the court enters an injunction, it will prohibit the respondent (the person you filed it against) from continuing any acts or threats of violence. The court may also order the respondent to vacate your residence, stay away from your residence, and stay away from your workplace. If the injunction states that there is to be “no contact” between the parties, the respondent is prohibited from communicating with the petitioner directly, indirectly, or through a third party. The respondent must obey the court’s order or face criminal charges. If you and the respondent have minor children together, the judge may also award custody and order financial support for you and/or your children.
